Best Schools in Wards Corner, NC
Wards Corner, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,336 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Wards Corner underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wards Corner, NC
The top high schools in Wards Corner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wards Corner, NC
The top middle schools in Wards Corner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pender Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wards Corner, NC
The top elementary schools in Wards Corner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malpass Corner Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wards Corner, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wards Corner, NC has a total population of 793 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wards Corner, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wards Corner, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wards Corner, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wards Corner, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wards Corner, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wards Corner, NC
How many schools are in Wards Corner, NC?
Wards Corner, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,336 students in total.
How do schools in Wards Corner perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Wards Corner score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Wards Corner underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wards Corner?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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